The New York Giants will need to pay specific attention to the offensive line in free agency, speculates ESPN.com's Dan Graziano. The team is likely to cut OL Chris Snee and C David Baas and could let OL Kevin Boothe walk in free agency. They will also need to replace OT David Diehl, who retired this offseason. Graziano believes with all of these changes, the team will not be able to wait until the draft to retool, and therefore must be active in free agency to replace these players.

New York Giants OT David Diehl has agreed to take a pay cut for the 2013 season; his base salary has been lowered from $4.475 million to $1 million. OT Kevin Boothe will start at left guard and Diehl will be an option to start at right tackle, but he'll compete with OT James Brewer for a job.

New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese is a big fan of impending free-agent OT Kevin Boothe, and there is mutual interest in a new deal. The team and Boothe's representatives are engaged in "positive conversations."

New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin said he is worried about the team's offensive line because of the possibility of losing impending free-agent OG Kevin Boothe and OT William Beatty this offseason. Coughlin said some of the young linemen would have to step up if either free agent left.

It would make sense for the New York Giants to keep LT William Beatty and LG Kevin Boothe according to Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPNNewYork.com. Youngmisuk suggests that keeping Beatty and Boothe makes financial sense and ensures continuity.

New York Giants OT David Diehl said Friday, May 4, that he is uncertain where he'll line up in 2012. OT William Beatty (eye) is back from a detached retina, and looking to compete at left tackle. OT James Brewer is a candidate at right tackle, while OG Kevin Boothe is making a case for a full-time job. In addition, OTs Matt McCants and Brandon Mosley were drafted, and enter the picture as prospects. "People are asking, 'Are you worried about your job security?', Diehl said. "This isn't the first time they've drafted somebody at my position and it definitely won't be the last time."

New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin did not name a replacement for OT William Beatty (eye), who is out for Week 12. OG David Diehl is expected to slide over to left tackle with reserve lineman OL Kevin Boothe stepping in at left guard. "Nothing's been declared yet," Diehl said Friday. "I've been playing some (left guard) during practice, playing next to Boothe, next to OL Stacy Andrews as well. This is nothing new for me. This is part of being a guy who can play multiple positions."

The New York Giants have not ruled out C David Baas (knee), and he is still holding out hope he can play in Week 9 against the New England Patriots. Baas said he'll test the injury Saturday, Nov. 5. "That'll be our gauge," Baas said. "If I can go, I'm going to go." If Baas is ruled out, OG Kevin Boothe is expected to sliding into the starting lineup.

The New York Giants activated OG Kevin Boothe (pectoral) from the Physically Unable to Perform list Tuesday, Nov. 9, according to ESPNNewYork.com's Ohm Youngmisuk. Boothe could see action immediately in Week 10. OG Mitch Petrus could also play with OT William Beatty (foot) still a few weeks away.

New York Giants OG Kevin Boothe (pectoral) is expected to practice Thursday, Oct. 21, reports Mike Garafolo, of The Star-Ledger. Boothe is on the Physically Unable to Perform list and the team will have 21 days to make a roster move involving him.

New York Giants OG Kevin Boothe (pectoral) could start the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list after suffering a torn pectoral muscle during offseason workouts, reports Ohm Youngmisuk, of ESPNNewYork.com.

New York Giants OG Kevin Boothe (pectoral) suffered a torn pectoral muscle during a work out this week and is scheduled to undergo surgery that is expected to keep him out around four months, reports Michael Eisen, of Giants.com.